There is something special about slipping into a festival that encourages fantasy, unbridled expression and indulgence in community and fun but how do you channel that excitement into purpose and progress? After what feels like my 100th Wanderlust I am just finally finding a way to exit the weekend without feeling totally overworked, sore and depleted...want to know how? Its been my manta for the last few months or so, "DO LESS, BETTER & DO IT FOR YOU". So post-festival and in all life I am committing to going to less, saying less and grounding more. Thats how instead of feeling inspired but lost at the limitless possibilities, I feel "Home and Refueled" after a little wander & wonder.

So here are a few simple things to take into your practice as you arrive back in reality after Wanderlust and just think about all of the wonderful learning and discoveries you will have when you join us for Purpose + Play in Nicaragua August 8-15 2015. We are committed to igniting you over the week and offering opportunity to dig in and awaken BUT we will not leave you heading home without a toolkit to take with you.

1. Remember you are loved and supported by those who already know you - Its cool to meet awesome new peeps and feel encouraged by there impression of you but remember that crew of fans you instead call your friends! They are evolving and encouraging you 365 days a year and are already committed to your development, they love and support you!

2. See Nature as the Muse...just like Buddha - sit under a tree, feel the wind kiss your skin, close your eyes and connect to source. Its energizing, grounding and inspiring. Plus unlike the wooden treehouse in the d'OM or lasers at Moby, its always there for you to feast your eyes and appreciate its patient wonder! Like um, did you notice that the wild flowers are here? Or how the river sounds different as its flow slows??

3. Move from Intuition on the mat - Yea those crazy mandalas and backbending sequences were new and cool but your "wise guide inside" is calling to you with infinite knowledge, creativity and healing powers if you turn inside and move from a place that serves your body. Start with just one song that sets you free on the mat and in no time, wether you're a learned teacher or beginner yogi, you'll notice you're creating your own serving poses and fun transitions.

4. Smile at strangers like you recognize them - There is a wealth of power in community and something I've learned from Wanderlust is that everyone wants to feel like the "cool kid" in a crowd and thats not a narcissistic thing, that's just the reality that everyone human wants to belong to someone, feel accepted and seen by others. So try smiling at the grocery like its your neighbor and notice that after that first little eyebrow raise or soft blush that people truly love feeling that "WOW its YOU!" happy nod.

5. Journal your heart out - write it down, manifest your dreams and connect to your purpose. Goal setting can be hard after such a weekend so you don't have to dive that deep right away. Just start writing the things you liked, what felt awesome and what sort of positive vibrations landed in your body and soul this weekend. Make it simple "that was a real hug...that Chet Faker remix is over played but I still like it...I should buy Elena's meditation when I have some more cash...holy shit that DJ BeatGypsy is the shit!!"....Heal what might hurt and create a tangible reminder of how you opened your arms and eyes a little wider this weekend. Let it be an entry that you can return to when you need a reminder of your awe, reverence and expansive spirit!